Director – Academic Affairs @ Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Kollam; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Kollam invites an accomplished Director – Academic Affairs to lead governance, policy formulation, curriculum development and quality assurance.

You will oversee compliance with UGC/NAAC/NIRF, drive continuous improvement and set standards while shaping long-term strategic planning aligned with national priorities and global benchmarks. The role requires 10–15 years of senior academic leadership experience and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; postgraduate from reputed institutions required.
• Experience in Indian higher education regulations and global practices.
• Senior academic leadership experience (10–15 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead academic governance, policy formulation, curriculum development, faculty advancement, and quality assurance.
• Oversee alignment with regulatory frameworks (UGC/NAAC/NIRF) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support long-term strategic planning and institutional development aligned with national priorities and global benchmarks.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic leadership

Education

PhD preferred

Postgraduate degree required

Job description

Job Title Director – Academic Affairs

Location Kollam, Keralam

Required Number 1

Qualification PhD preferred; postgraduate from reputed institutions required

Job description

• The Director will support strategic leadership in academic governance, policy formulation, curriculum development, faculty advancement, and quality assurance.


• The position oversees alignment with regulatory frameworks (UGC/NAAC/NIRF), initiates continuous improvement initiatives, strengthens institutional standards, and represents the university in academic and regulatory forums.


• The role also supports long-term strategic planning and institutional development aligned with national priorities and global benchmarks.

Requires

• Strong understanding of Indian higher education regulations and global practices


• Join a forward-looking institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement.

Experience 10–15 years of senior academic leadership experience

Last date to apply September 30, 2026